Tiger Reserves & Project Tiger — Set 5
Forest & Wildlife · टाइगर रिजर्व और प्रोजेक्ट टाइगर · Questions 41–50 of 200
The Central Indian Landscape includes tiger reserves from which states?
Correct Answer: B. MP, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha
The Central Indian Landscape is the largest tiger landscape in the world and includes reserves from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha. It has the highest density of tigers globally. This landscape includes iconic reserves like Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Tadoba, Pench, and Simlipal.
Which tiger reserve in Karnataka forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve along with Nagarhole?
Correct Answer: C. Bandipur
Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka, along with Nagarhole, forms the Karnataka portion of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Bandipur is connected to Mudumalai (Tamil Nadu) and Wayanad (Kerala), creating one of the largest contiguous wildlife areas in South Asia. The corridor supports over 100 tigers.
India achieved the TX2 goal of doubling tiger population ahead of the 2022 target. In which year was this achievement announced?
Correct Answer: A. 2018
India achieved the TX2 goal of doubling its tiger population ahead of the 2022 deadline when the 2018 census showed 2,967 tigers compared to 1,411 in 2006. This was announced in 2019 at the Global Tiger Summit in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 2018 census results on International Tiger Day (July 29).
Dampa Tiger Reserve is located in which northeastern state?
Correct Answer: B. Mizoram
Dampa Tiger Reserve is the largest wildlife sanctuary and tiger reserve in Mizoram. It is located near the Bangladesh border. The reserve harbors tigers, leopards, and several endemic species of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot.
Which tiger reserve in Tamil Nadu is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?
Correct Answer: B. Mudumalai
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is contiguous with Bandipur (Karnataka) and Wayanad (Kerala). Mudumalai was one of the original 9 tiger reserves notified in 1973 and is among India's most visited.
Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal is known for its proximity to which country?
Correct Answer: C. Bhutan
Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar district of West Bengal shares its northern boundary with Bhutan. It was declared a tiger reserve in 1983. Buxa is also famous for its historical fort and the Buxa Duar pass which was historically used as a trade route to Bhutan.
Which tiger reserve in Odisha is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve?
Correct Answer: B. Simlipal
Simlipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve. It is the largest national park in Odisha and famous for its waterfalls, including Barehipani and Joranda. It is also home to the rare melanistic (black) tigers.
What is the name of India's tiger estimation programme that conducts counts every four years?
Correct Answer: B. All India Tiger Estimation
The All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) is conducted every four years under the coordination of NTCA and Wildlife Institute of India. It uses camera traps, pugmark surveys, and sign surveys across tiger landscapes. The 2022 estimation showed 3,167 tigers, making India a global leader in tiger conservation.
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Chhattisgarh
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve is located in the Bilaspur and Anuppur districts of Chhattisgarh. It is part of the Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve which spans Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The reserve is known for its teak and sal forests.
Which tiger reserve in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana border area is known for tigers and leopards?
Correct Answer: A. Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India by area, straddling Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It spans over 3,568 sq km of core area. The reserve is located in the Krishna river gorge and is known for tigers, leopards, and sloth bears.